In this work, titled  » Dealing with Shadow », I explore the tension and dynamic interplay between consciousness and the unconscious through a visual metaphor of inner struggle. The piece revolves around a central figure, caught in a moment of transformation, where the shadow, far from being a simple negation or a dark force, becomes both the engine and the very object of change. I invite the viewer to witness the gradual emergence of an internal reconciliation between the various facets of the self, especially those often neglected or repressed.

At the core of this work, the three rotating cubes take on a dynamic, inherently transformative form. These cubes are not merely representations of static or fixed elements, but symbols of inner movement, of will, and of conscious effort. Their motion around the black sphere embodies the force of active will, the attempt to reorganize, master, and restructure the unconscious, while resisting the idea of imposed rigidity. Their continuous rotation represents the relentless effort of the mind to transform and transcend its own internal conflicts.

These ever-shifting cubes do not aim to trap or solidify the sphere, but rather to engage in an active process of motion, generating tension between different parts of the figure’s soul. Their presence is not purely geometric, but charged with a symbolism of transformed energy, representing conscious action seeking to dissolve the fixed structures of the self in order to give rise to a new equilibrium.

At the center, the shiny black sphere, through its contrast of light and shadow, embodies the unconscious in its most essential form. This sphere is not a place of repression, but a reservoir of latent energy, a space where conflicts, fears, and repressed desires take shape. The gloss of the black surface suggests that the shadow itself is not simply an absence, but a dynamic presence, capable of absorbing and transforming light, while preserving an unfathomable depth.

Within this dynamic, the black sphere becomes a transformative force in its own right. It is not merely a central object, but the source of all change, of the movement initiated by the cubes. In this sense, the shadow acts as a living matrix, within which inner conflict can be resolved, transformed by the figure’s will.

The figure, made from the same glossy black material as the sphere, becomes the living embodiment of the shadow, both the agent and the vessel of transformation. Its interaction with the rotating cubes symbolizes an internal battle and a conscious mental effort to free the soul from its self-imposed limitations. Its posture, arms outstretched as if pushing back the surrounding geometric forms, evokes an attempt to master external influences while striving to harmonize internal conflict.

This is not a passive character, but one engaged in full inner action, seeking to transform contradiction into constructive force. At its feet, the slowly flowing black matter embodies the progressive release of the unconscious, a form of controlled disintegration, where the shadow is absorbed and reintegrated, rather than denied or rejected. This suggests that, far from being an external opposition or a mere struggle, the inner conflict is a subtle dynamic of dissolution and integration.

The clouds surrounding the figure gradually disperse, a visual phenomenon that accompanies psychological release. These clouds represent internal obstacles, mental blocks, and fears that obscure one’s perception of reality. The character’s transformation, symbolized by the dissipation of the clouds, suggests that as the struggle unfolds and the shadow is accepted, a clear space emerges, both psychological and physical, allowing a new vision of the self to take form.

This transformation is not limited to the individual, but also implies a change in the inner environment, as though resolving the inner conflict enables a shift in how the external world is perceived. I suggest that reconciliation with one’s shadow leads to a reorganization of internal elements that, in turn, reshapes external reality.

At the heart of this work lies a paradox: confronting the shadow is not experienced as a violent or destructive struggle, but as an act of conscious will, an inner dynamic aimed at recognizing and reintegrating hidden parts of the self. The cubes do not represent a rigid system or external oppression, but the expression of the individual’s creative energy, of a will to free oneself from inner resistance and defense mechanisms. This movement is not a simple reaction against the shadow, but a process of internal empowerment and reorganization.

 » Dealing with Shadow » is a work that, through its geometric forms and the fluidity of black material, invites the viewer to reflect on the nature of inner conflict. It suggests that personal transformation is not found in the rejection of the shadow, but in its integration and reconciliation. The three rotating cubes symbolize the effort of will that initiates and sustains this process, while the central figure becomes the embodiment of this subtle, yet determined struggle to reorganize the elements of the self and, through it, create an inner space of clarity and liberation.